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" CRADLE AND GENESIS OF THE ORDER OF CALATRAVA "


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September 30, 2023

Church of St. Augustine

Almagro (Ciudad Real)


    VII CAPÍTULO 

                                              01 OCTUBRE 2022

The Calatrava la Vieja fortress-site welcomed numerous people who gave testimony to the VII Chapter of the Order of the Knights Custodians of Calatrava la Vieja, where the crossing of new knights and the imposition of the distinctive red Silver Cross of the Order took place.


VI CAPÍTULO

                      25 Septiembre 2021

Personalities from different areas of society, distinguished and named Knights Custodians of Calatrava la Vieja


Saint Raymond of Fitero and Calatrava the Old

How did Saint Raymond of Fitero help define what is today the Order of the Knights Custodians of Calatrava la Vieja? We tell you about it in a short video.

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The Archaeological Museum of Lorca has hosted an exhibition of Templar weapons organized by the Order of the Knights Custodians of Calatrava la Vieja

"Lorca, with its rich history, is the perfect setting to carry out this cultural initiative that aims to enhance our medieval legacy"

From May 4 to 30, the Lorca Archaeological Museum will become the epicentre of medieval history with an exhibition of Templar weapons and a workshop for children organised by the Cultural Association of the Knights Custodians of the Order of Calatrava.

Inauguration of the Monument a la Cruz Primigenia de Calatrava

INAUGURATION OF THE "MILITARY ORDERS MUSEUM"

SPIRITUAL RETREAT AT THE ABBEY OF THE HOLY CROSS OF THE VALLEY OF THE FALLEN


CONFERENCE ON KING ALFONSO X THE WISE

ALFONSO X. LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A REIGN


On November 28, 2022, the historic meeting took place at the Cultural Hall of LAS CLARAS DE MURCIA (Murcia).


The conference was given by the professor of Medieval History at the University of Murcia D. Francisco de Asis Veas Arteseros.



XXII Days around Calatrava La Vieja

15 to 24 October 2021

Carrión Calatrava

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YoNRESTORATION INCOLIE OF MURCIA


COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE KNIGHTS CUSTODIAN OF CALATRAVA LA VIEJA IN MURCIA

MARISOL MORENTE SANCHEZ


Although born in the Malaga city of Antequera, Morente says she feels "Lorcan at heart and by adoption." In Lorca she has raised her family, with her two children and grandchildren, and numerous friends.


Throughout her career, Morente has held the positions of Director of Disability, Family and Sectoral Services and Social Policy of the Autonomous Community of Murcia at different stages, for 11 years.


Her CV also includes having been President of NGOs for nine years. She was a regional deputy for four years in the Regional Assembly of Murcia and a councillor for eight years in the City Council of Lorca. She has written several books, poetry collections and plays.


VISIT OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND ADDRESS TO THE CITY OF LORCA

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THE FOOTPRINT OF THE ORDER OF CALATRAVA IN THE REGION OF MURCIA

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House of the Encomienda in Abanilla
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Church of Saint Joseph in Abanilla

DONATION

OIL OF SAINT RAIMUNDO OF FITERO

WATERCOLOR OUR LADY OF THE MARTYRS

The international painter Ms. Guillermina Sánchez Oró, born in Ceuta, but who for many years has considered herself Murcian as much as anyone, has held more than 150 exhibitions of her realistic works in various places around the world, including the United States, Mexico and Italy. On September 25, 2021, she made an official donation of the Oil Painting of San Raimundo de Fitero, as well as the Watercolor of Our Lady of the Martyrs.


“INITIATIVE BIKERS FOR ALS” is a large group of people (patients, family members, friends...) affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), who share experiences, concerns, protests and proposals...

Awarding of Distinction as an Exemplary Association to Bikers for ALS by the Order of the Knights Custodians of Calatrava la Vieja. On behalf of all Bikers for ALS (BELA) we received this recognition.


"Always grateful for your support...".


Dr. José Cabrera Forneiro is a Spanish forensic psychiatrist. He practices clinical psychiatry and private forensic medicine in Madrid, Spain. He is a member of the Spanish Medical Surgical Academy and a trustee of the San Juan de Dios-Bética Guardianship Foundation.


“I am very proud of this situation. Values are very necessary in any culture.”, explained in 'Cuarto Milenio', the one who has just been named knight custodian of the Order of Calatrava la Vieja.


Francisco Jódar Alonso has been awarded the Silver Cross, with Red insignia, granted by the Order of the Knights Custodian of Calatrava la Vieja.


"I felt a very special rush of affection in the form of an award."


Dr. Francisco Carmona is a gynecologist specializing in Endometriosis, Benign Gynecological Pathology and Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery. Considered one of the best gynecological surgeons internationally, he has performed the first single-port gynecological surgeries and the first uterus transplants in Spain.


Mr. Juan Luis Balmaseda de Ahumada y Diez, president and founder of Balms Abogados in 1990, with offices in Marbella, Madrid and Vigo since its beginnings and subsequently in Bucharest, Burgas, Sofia and Tangier and with a profound vocation: "to offer a comprehensive service adapted to the specific needs of each client, based on excellence and professionalism."

On October 5th, at 5:00 p.m., a ceremony to appoint new knights took place in the town of Calatrava la Vieja, among whom were personalities such as Alfredo Perdiguero (deputy inspector of the National Police Force), Francisco Javier Simón (Economist), Daniel Notario (Businessman) and José María Oliva (Pharmacist and Businessman).


The professional careers of Javier Algarra Bonet, Gonzalo Barceló, Xavier Horcajo and our president, were also recognized. Juan Luis Balmaseda de Ahumada and Diez who was awarded the bronze medal with blue badge for professional merit.


The Order of Calatrava La Vieja distinguishes the Civil Guards who participated in Operation Copernicus in Catalonia

On September 28, 2018, the delivery was made Medal of the Order of the Knights Custodian to all Civil Guards who participated in Operation Copernicus in Catalonia on October 1, 2017, all of them from the Ciudad Real Command and surrounding areas.


The winners were 33 civil guards, as well as personalities in the professional field


Interview on District TV

Interview with Javier Algarra of the Order of the Knights Custodians of Calatrava on Distrito TV.

The Order of the Knights Custodians of Calatrava la Vieja has shared the day of tributes and investitures in Carrión

An emotional and unique act of recognition for different personalities

It all began at four in the afternoon with a Mass at the hermitage of Our Lady of the Incarnation, in memory of the former Master of the village organization, Ramón Ramírez de Verger Morcillo, who recently passed away.


After the mass, officiated by the Chaplain of the Order D. Alejandro Molina, all the attendees traveled to the historic enclave of Calatrava la Vieja and in one of the restored rooms, first of all, the swearing-in of the new Knights Custodians of Calatrava la Vieja took place.

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